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SJR 737

Memorials, Sports - Kolby Jones, Region 1-3A Player of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Steve Southerland

Tennessee legislature officially honors Kolby Jones as Region 1-3A Player of the Year through signed memorial resolution.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 737

Legislative bill overview

SJR 737 is a memorial resolution recognizing Kolby Jones as the Region 1-3A Player of the Year in Tennessee. The bill passed through both chambers and was signed by the governor on March 18, 2026, making it an official state recognition of this athletic achievement.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve as official state acknowledgment of individual accomplishments and contributions. While non-binding and ceremonial in nature, they create a formal legislative record honoring achievement and can be meaningful to recipients, their families, and communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited legislative utility: Memorial resolutions consume legislative time and resources for ceremonial purposes rather than substantive policy-making, raising questions about legislative prioritization
  • Selective recognition: The criteria for which individual athletic achievements receive state memorial recognition versus others remains unclear and potentially arbitrary
  • Precedent concerns: Approval may encourage similar memorial requests, potentially increasing the volume of ceremonial legislation processed by lawmakers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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